Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 8th October 2020 Issue no. 939
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   International News
Products Ambius revolutionises health & safety for businesses with Hygiene360
Ambius, known for its commitment to helping organisations promote healthy spaces through interior landscaping and scenting solutions, launched Hygiene360, a suite of full-service solutions that tackle the spread of germs on surfaces, person-to-person and in the air. Indoor air should be the key factor in combating viruses
Nilfisk’s latest launches respond to increasing demand for autonomous cleaning
CMS Berlin 2021 is gearing up to go
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countriesworldwide In last week's Cleanzine we featured Cromwell Polythene's litter pick for Keep Britain Tidy's 'Great British September Clean' and I've spent more time than I probably should have done this week, wondering whether the folk of Sherburn in Elmet, near Leeds, and those in Alfreton, Derbyshire, (where the various teams were working) are rather different from those in other parts of the UK. Why? Simply because 'hundreds of cigarette butts' made up the majority of the litter, rather than the discarded face masks I expected to read about. According to the listings, there wasn't even one mask. Keep Britain Tidy's 2019 litter survey found that cigarette butts accounted for 66% of all items. But everything's changed since then, hasn't it? I've lost track of the rules (well who hasn't?) but around much of the UK - well, in those areas where we're still allowed out, we generally have to wear masks some of the time. I see people out in the parks and countryside wearing them. If you're wearing a mask, you can't smoke. And if you're one of the thousands who've tested positive for Covid, you probably shouldn't be smoking anyway, should you, mask wearer or not? Rarely do I see discarded cigarette butts. I do, however, see loads of used disposable masks lying around & I despair of the mentality of those who think it's OK to drop them. I also despair of the apparent ignorance of those making the rules. I'm not sure whether this one's still valid, but where's the logic in having to wear a mask in a bar, pub or restaurant when you're not drinking or eating, but being able to remove it when you are. And once you're finished, put it back on again (is that between sups of your drink, or food courses I wonder?). To fiddle around with your mask, taking it off then putting it on again, having touched surfaces in a public place, could be folly indeed. Doesn't anyone in Government think these things through? As someone who abhors wearing a mask I avoid situations that require me to do so. As soon as I put one on, I feel as if I've masked my brain and I won't go into the impact that has but let's just say I'm surprised my local Co-op doesn't turn off the lights & pull down the shutters when they see me coming. My goodness do I admire those who manage to wear them whilst working - particularly if the work's physical, as in cleaning!
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        This Week's News
Raimondo Raimondi elected president of RCM
Redwigwam waives fees so cleaning and FM businesses can hire flexible workers in run-up to Christmas
Redwigwam is allowing companies to use its AI-powered online platform to find the workers they require and they will only have to pay the workers for the jobs they hire them for. No Falls Foundation appoints health & safety advisor
Ray joins the height safety Foundation after 35 years with HSE, latterly as HM principal inspector and head of the construction sector regulatory support team in the building safety & construction division. New report details cleaning products industry’s response to pandemic
Middle East Cleaning Technology Week moves to September 2021
The 6th edition of the three-day event was originally rescheduled to run in January 2021, but will now take place from 28th - 30th September 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Cintas celebrates 2020 Custodian of the Year winner
In partnership with ISSA and Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Cintas crowned Howell Beasley of Albertville Kindergarten and Pre-K as this year's winner. The celebration took place during a pep rally following Albertville High School's homecoming parade on 1st October. Cleaning operatives win praise as industry assesses the effects of Coronavirus
A consistent theme throughout is praise for the dedication of the operatives who have been doing vital work protecting the health and wellbeing of others and keeping key industries going since the pandemic began. Jangro launches digital cleaning wall charts for hospitality sector
To assist with this enhanced focus on infection control, Jangro, the largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors in the UK and Ireland, has extended its award-winning, innovative range of digital wall charts. InnuScience unveils RSG product range
A dispensing nozzle allows easy dispensing of the full range while the closed loop system ensures accurate dilution and eliminates risk of mixing products. Goodway expands surface sanitation system solutions with addition of BioSpray-10-C
“There continues to be extremely high demand for sanitation solutions that improve the safety and wellbeing of the occupants and it’s coming from every industry,” says Tim Kane, president and CEO of Goodway Technologies. 11th annual National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award recipient announced
Singaporean toilet association ensures coffee shop facilities are clean and hygienic
In September, 20 training sessions on toilet cleaning and assessment were conducted for more than 150 coffee shop operators and cleaning attendants, with more sessions planned in the months ahead. SWC wins Lloyds Pharmacy contract
The well-established window cleaning solutions leader will be providing internal & external window cleaning, fascia and signage cleans, as well as adhoc reactive callouts to over 1,000 Lloyds Pharmacy sites across the UK after a delayed start during lockdown. The Cleanzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The Cleanzine. If you would like to run a search of the The Cleanzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The Cleanzine:
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Kärcher Professional strengthens UK team with marketing director appointment
Kärcher Professional UK has strengthened its team with the appointment of James Gordon as marketing director UK & Ireland. The move will help the leading global cleaning brand to drive the Professional arm of the business across the UK territory to generate growth and awareness.
A virtual exhibition & conference will replace next month's event, on 14th and 15th October. CHSA reacts to Manchester Cleaning Show postponement
"We are sorry there will not be an opportunity for the sector to come together in one place this year, but completely understand the British Cleaning Council's decision." Mitie / Interserve merger investigation launched by CMA
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